Red stripes Ring

Historical Information

Type: Transferware

Rabric: Earthenware

Date: 19th Century

Find Location: The Thames Estuary. UK

Extra information:

This is a sherd of red and white Transferware. It has been sea rolled perfectly for this ring.

The "transfer' process, developed in 1760 England, allowed for the mass production of lovely dishes, making them more affordable for the common folk. Early manufacturers of English transferware include well-known polleries such as Wedgwood & Copeland-Spode.

These potteries produced thousands of patterns in various colours (with Black & Mulberry being the rarest) on different types of ceramic, including earthenware, porcelain, & ironstone. Artists would etch designs onto copper plates, cover them with paint, & then print the image onto tissue paper. The paper would then be pressed onto a dish & kiln-fired.